12.06.10 HOW TO install SPDT on/off toggle switch on Digitrax wireless throttles

Well here is a STEP by STEP to install the on/off toggle switches to ANY of your Digitrax wireless throttles!

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[midrange18]

Al, what is the purpose of this mod? Only reason I see is because with out that switch is always powered? Do they not have on off switches or someway to power it off until its time to use again? If not, this mod makes sense, i was just wondering.

[MonsterRailroad]

@midrange18 Well that is just it. They stay powered all the time and if you forget (As I do) to remove the battery it will be dead next time you go to use it. That is why the switch is added.

[monon1971]

Great video as always! I have a question for you. I added a toggle switch to my DT300R & DT400R as per you video. The 300 worked fine, but the 400 will only work pluged in now (will not work in remote) . Do you have any ideas? Thanks for all your videos always look forward to them. Have a Monster of a new year in 2011!!!

[MonsterRailroad]

@monon1971 Well it must be a wiring issue because if it works plugged in that is because it is getting power that way but not when it is unplugged. It could be as simple as one of the wires came undone or crossed or a bad toggle that will not "turn on" so even though you switch to on, it will not really be on. That is all my ideas but I am not too sure.

[btafire2]

heyy al man i have painted some frieght cars and wondering if u want a trade im only 12 and want a layout like yours sooooooooooo bad i would trade my loco tanker and coal car for 1 of your regular not weathered locos kk man that would be great

[MonsterRailroad]

@btafire2 I do not have any extra engines at this time lil dawg. I am sorry.

[MatKiller1197]

can i use this toggle switch for a killswitch fo my guitar?

[vzjtothalo1]

Good mod, Al. I use NCE and did one of these for my ProCab-R, as it also trickles down the battery when it's not in use.

I also use rechargeables to save a little bit on batteries.

[sambear0]

Awesome, you are the best!!

[midrange18]

@MonsterRailroad Well it makes total sense now fo rthe mod. Thats shitty on digitrax part, seems like it would be essential. Thanks for the vid bro!

[arkahm]

Dude, You got Skillz!